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Wilmington 1906/07
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National
311 S. Elm, Greensboro, North Carolina
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Dates of Operation
11/23/1921* - unknown
Performance Types
movies
Capacity
1800 (1921*)
Racial Policy
segregated (1921*)
Description
Notes
Remodeled in the Fall of 1927 according to newspaper article on 11/24/1927. eeb 6/10/08
Building Notes
balcony; had the address 307-309 S. Elm in 1922 - but street must have been renumbered
Associated Persons
Name
Role
Cunningham, Jack
manager
Associated Organizations
Name
Relationship
National Theatres, Inc.
unknown
Piedmont Theaters, Inc.
unknown
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Greensboro Daily News - 11/24/1927
Newspaper Clippings
The National Opens Tonight
Greensboro Daily News - 11/23/1921
Tags:
film title; opening notice
Greensboro's New Theater Asset To The Community
Greensboro Daily News - 11/27/1921
Tags:
balcony; balcony, racially segregated; band or orchestra; children; manager; music; opening notice; pianist; racial policy; seating capacity; vaudeville; ventilation
New Alamo Theater Opens Here Jan. 15
Greensboro Daily News - 1/4/1927
Tags:
company; manager; opening notice; renovation; seating capacity
National Opens Today With Excellent Show
Greensboro Daily News - 11/24/1927
Tags:
film title; renovation; re-opening
